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Tug
TAURUS
MMSI 244660852 · Call sign PD8630
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Tug
Flag
NLDLength
41 m
Beam
6 m
Draft
0.3 m
Call sign
PD8630
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
85
On the Dutch registry, TAURUS is a 41-metre tug. Her hull carries a beam measuring 6 metres and a draft measuring 0.3 metres. Officially she's MMSI 244660852, call sign PD8630. Join TAURUS to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and built by cruisers for cruisers.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 06:02 UTC
Position
51.3327° N, 3.2179° E
Status
Moored
Speed
0.3 kn
Course
109°
Destination
ZEEBRUGGE
ETA
06-05 12:00 UTC
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About TAURUS
What kind of vessel is TAURUS?
TAURUS is a Tug flagged to Netherlands.
Where was TAURUS last seen?
TAURUS was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is TAURUS's MMSI?
TAURUS's MMSI is 244660852. Call sign PD8630.
How big is TAURUS?
TAURUS is about 41 m long, 6 m on the beam, drawing 0.3 m.
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